Here's what you need to do to find a Nintendo Switch in stock

It has been over a month since the console hit shelves, but stores still can't keep up with demand. In an earnings call a few weeks ago, GameStop COO Tony Bartel said that despite Nintendo doubling its Switch production, he expects the retailer to be chasing supply all the way into 2018.

Sure, you could buy one from a reseller on Amazon or eBay, but those consoles will be way above market price, and nobody likes getting gouged. So if you want to get a Switch before 2018, you're going to have to stay on your toes.

Here are the best ways to keep track of Nintendo Switch stock at all the major retailers where it's sold:

Target

If you want to make sure that you find a Switch in stock at Target, you're going to have to do it the old fashioned way: by checking on their website for availability at your local store.

Alternatively, you can look up your local store's number and call to ask if they know when the next shipment will come in.

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Toys "R" Us

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Like Target, you are going to have to be checking the Toys "R" Us website constantly until they post an update.

However, you can also follow the toy giant on Twitter for updates on when they will next have Nintendo's console in stock. If you find a tweet like the one below, confirm with your local store that they will indeed be receiving a shipment.

Your store's team will also be able to tell you when the best time to line up is to ensure that you are able to leave with a Switch.

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Best Buy

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Your best bet for making sure you find a switch in stock at Best Buy is to follow the company on social media. They regularly post updates regarding the Switch on Twitter and Facebook.

For Best Buy, also be sure to check their weekly circular and sign up for their email newsletter, as both will say whether or not there will be consoles in stock that week.

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GameStop

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If GameStop is your go-to video game retailer, get ready to hit that "refresh" button. There's no Twitter to follow or newsletter to subscribe to if you want to know when the Switch will be in stock. Just good ol' fashioned detective work.

If the website gives you the option to add the console to your cart, make sure you act fast. It won't be in stock for long.

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The Nintendo Store (New York City only)

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If you live in the NYC area, or are planning to stop by for a trip, you might be able to grab a Switch at Nintendo's flagship store in Rockefeller Center. The Nintendo Store is constantly receiving shipments of the Switch, and is very good at keeping customers in the loop.

Follow them on Twitter for updates on their Switch inventory.

You're going to have to line up early in the morning, as the store hands out wristbands on a first-come first-serve basis to avoid a frenzy when doors open.

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Everywhere Else

NowInStock.net

If you live near all of these stores and just want to go to whichever one has a Switch in stock first, you are going to want to use a stock-tracking tool. The most popular is NowInStock, which tracks the stocks of every major retailer in a number of countries, and continuously updates throughout the day.

You can set the tracker to update you via text, email, or in your browser when the Switch comes in stock. As long as you are prepared to drop whatever you're doing at any point throughout the day, your odds are looking pretty good.